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Intractable

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1. As an atheist, I don't believe in God. But I do believe in the Christian Serenity Prayer.

Fri Apr 4, 2025, 06:11 AM

Apr 2025

"God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference."

Good luck and peace of mind to you.

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It's 3:30 am PST and as what has become my life [View all] Buddyzbuddy Apr 2025 OP

As an atheist, I don't believe in God. But I do believe in the Christian Serenity Prayer. Intractable Apr 2025 #1

Thank you, I've lived by those words for many years. Buddyzbuddy Apr 2025 #16

I've lived by that prayer for over forty years. Meditation, mindfulness, and the pursuit of equanimity are a big help. Magoo48 Apr 2025 #19

And anti-anxiety meds... Trueblue Texan Apr 2025 #20

Great advice blubunyip Apr 2025 #55

It's a good prayer, but birdographer Apr 2025 #52

I feel like some of us have some version of PTSD JMCKUSICK Apr 2025 #2

Those are great suggestions, thank you. Buddyzbuddy Apr 2025 #18

Thank you Buddyzbuddy, JMCKUSICK Apr 2025 #58

Wise and helpful words, John. wordstroken Apr 2025 #49

Thank you Wordstroken JMCKUSICK Apr 2025 #59

401K is tanking!!! ScubaSteve Apr 2025 #3

Oh, my. Shades of 2008. nt leftyladyfrommo Apr 2025 #8

I can relate Buddyzbuddy Apr 2025 #21

Those you hate own you and your hate for them doesn't hurt them in the least. elocs Apr 2025 #22

I understand. Bumbles Apr 2025 #4

I love that idea of moss gardens. Buddyzbuddy Apr 2025 #24

Thank you, Buddyzbuddy. Bumbles Apr 2025 #56

My sister gave me some advice yesterday NewLarry Apr 2025 #5

That's a phrase I heard maybe 60 years ago when I first started teaching. Bumbles Apr 2025 #6

Thank you for sharing her words of wisdom, NewLarry. Buddyzbuddy Apr 2025 #26

Your sister is right True Blue American Apr 2025 #41

right there with you. nt Javaman Apr 2025 #7

Strength in numbers. Buddyzbuddy Apr 2025 #27

Go to one of the Hands-off rallies tomorrow Danascot Apr 2025 #9

Thank you. Buddyzbuddy Apr 2025 #29

What bothers me is I do not have an effective way to fight back Jarqui Apr 2025 #10

Join Bluesky. Started by the folks who started Twitter. Joinfortmill Apr 2025 #12

Thank you. Buddyzbuddy Apr 2025 #33

I joined bluesky some time ago and had tried others before Jarqui Apr 2025 #57

That's why Tesla is a tangible vicarious target Ponietz Apr 2025 #15

Agreed. Buddyzbuddy Apr 2025 #35

I think coming here and sharing in our mutual concerns Buddyzbuddy Apr 2025 #32

Even phone calls,emails and letters help👍 True Blue American Apr 2025 #44

Leave messages after hours to republicans vapor2 Apr 2025 #61

I would rather True Blue American Apr 2025 #45

I hear you. But, you need sleep.. Joinfortmill Apr 2025 #11

There is also a product at Walmart called Back To Sleep... Trueblue Texan Apr 2025 #23

Thank you. Buddyzbuddy Apr 2025 #37

I stepped away True Blue American Apr 2025 #47

I take it personal when the president screws Emile Apr 2025 #13

Very, personally. Especially since it was preventable. Buddyzbuddy Apr 2025 #38

Rallies Help ConstanceCee Apr 2025 #14

Thank you. Buddyzbuddy Apr 2025 #39

"I'm sure that fat f.ck Felon is worried about the possibility of a bad portrait hanging somewhere." mdbl Apr 2025 #17

Yup. Right there with you. Buddyzbuddy Apr 2025 #40

Trump and MAGA modrepub Apr 2025 #25

How about I give my fellow DUers my attention and Buddyzbuddy Apr 2025 #46

When I turn off the lights to sleep, my mind cranks up to full speed & it's hard to quiet. elocs Apr 2025 #28

That's it. It's difficult to quiet my thoughts. Buddyzbuddy Apr 2025 #48

Why are you living in my head? UpInArms Apr 2025 #30

Thanks for the chuckle. Buddyzbuddy Apr 2025 #50

One could call it LilElf70 Apr 2025 #31

Outliving trump Turbineguy Apr 2025 #34

I no longer listen to the radio or what any TV news. AllyCat Apr 2025 #36

Thank you, I too was in the cone of silence for that week. Buddyzbuddy Apr 2025 #51

You have to find moments of Happiness yellowdogdemocrat1 Apr 2025 #42

Thank you Buddyzbuddy Apr 2025 #53

you have to try this....Really multigraincracker Apr 2025 #43

Thank you. Buddyzbuddy Apr 2025 #54

I finally fell asleep only to wake up to the stock market bloodbath. Buddyzbuddy Apr 2025 #60